1. Swan meets Kabila in Goma

MONUSCO chief James Swan met Joseph Kabila and other FRN leaders. The movement said it would maintain the AFC/M23’s Doha commitments, warned that constitutional change would jeopardize them, and opposed renewing MONUSCO’s mandate or redeploying the mission to South Kivu.

2. United States plans to end Rwanda’s trade preferences

Washington notified Congress and Rwanda of its intention to end Rwanda’s eligibility for duty-free trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act on January 1, 2027. The U.S. trade representative cited trade barriers, human-rights and rule-of-law concerns, and threats to U.S. security and foreign-policy interests.

3. Fighting continues on several Kivu fronts

FARDC and FRN forces clashed in Masisi, while Wazalendo and FRN fighters exchanged fire in Walungu. Several days of firing around Katogota and Luvungi in Uvira territory drove families from their homes.

4. Suspected ADF attack drives residents from Maikengu

Armed men identified locally as ADF looted and burned homes and businesses in Maikengu, Lubero territory, on Tuesday. Residents fled toward Kambau and Nziapanda. It was the first reported attack in the Bapere sector since March.

5. Ebola centers in Beni exceed capacity

Beni’s two treatment centers are caring for about 80 patients, including roughly ten children, despite having around 60 beds. In Ituri, Bunia continues to record confirmed infections and deaths in the community as treatment capacity is reduced.